The English Premier League is the most lucrative and competitive football league in the world. It is home to some of the biggest and most successful clubs in the world and also entertains some of the best supporters in world football.
As a football-crazy nation, England also has a handful of wonderful stadiums in it. With some of the most passionate supporters, football betting remains a top draw. With the best football tipsters enjoying remarkable success, there is an entire betting culture within each stadium every match day. Here we give our picks for the five best Premier League stadiums in terms of its atmosphere during a match.
5 Best Premier League Stadium Atmospheres
#5. Arsenal
Many Gunners’ faithful might still miss the cozy and slightly quaint charm of Highbury, but, to be frank, the Emirates Stadium is among the best in the world. It has a capacity of about 60000 and is built in great style. What’s more, news that the team will be expanding on the Emirates has broken, which bodes well for supporters cramming for a ticket.
Moreover, the North Londoners have some of the most passionate supporters in England, who almost always fill the ground whenever Arsenal is playing. The Emirates is more expansive than Highbury and is undoubtedly more modern, too. When in full flow, the Gunners’ faithful at Emirates are a treat to watch.
#4. Manchester United
Manchester United is historically England’s most decorated club, but has a considerable chunk of its supporters based out of Manchester. Still, the classy Stretford End and the Alex Ferguson Stand at Old Trafford almost always reverberates with noise. Albeit, manager Erik ten Hag has much to do in recent times to get that positivity back on the Red Devils’ side.
With a capacity of around 75000, Old Trafford might not be the most modern of stadiums, but presents a reasonably good atmosphere with its eclectic mix of supporters. It is another thing, however, that Manchester United’s performance of late has not been keeping with the zeal of the supporters.
#3. Manchester City
The English champions have had a really successful last 10-12 years, but probably used to have the more passionate of supporters than their city rivals even prior to that, when Maine Road used to be their home ground. The Cityzens have been based on the classy Etihad Stadium since their owners from Middle-East took over.
However, Etihad has a somewhat modest capacity of around 54000. Still, Manchester City’s vociferous supporters more than make up for the relative lack of numbers. They usually have enough reasons to cheer these days with Manchester City winning at will.
#2. Newcastle United
Newcastle United supporters are one of the most loyal and passionate in England. Saint James’ Park, Newcastle’s home ground, has a capacity of around 52000, but its wonderful supporters are the life and soul of it.
It really helped that the Magpies witnessed Champions League football last season after a long while. The status of St. James’ Park as a stadium was elevated as a result and its wonderful atmosphere came to the fore at the pinnacle of European football.
#1. Liverpool
There is hardly any club in Europe that matches Anfield in terms of atmosphere. Maybe, only Barcelona’s Camp Nou exceeds it in terms of its size and the raucous presence of the supporters.
However, with large flags displaying the images of Liverpool legends of the past and the Kop singing aloud, ” You will never walk alone”, most of the teams are kind of apprehensive before coming to Anfield. Many players and managers have openly admitted it, too. All of that makes Liverpool’s home-ground the most electric one in the Premier League.